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Posting Date: September 15, 2003
 

WebWord Comment -- I get email from people from around the world. I really enjoy this communcation. It opens my eyes and keeps me thinking about topics I would otherwise ignore. However, one thing drives me crazy. I would say that about 50% of the emails include a disclaimer, something to the effect of I'm sorry my english is so bad. The reason it drives me nuts is that nearly every person who writes this has excellent English skills. In fact, much better command of English than the native speakers I interact with on a regular basis. So please, if you write me, don't feel that you need to apologize for your language skills. I've only ever received 2 or 3 emails I couldn't parse. Keep one more thing in mind. My language skills are terrible. I am only fluent in English. If you know two languages, you're a million miles ahead of me.

 

  

Reader Comments...
 

Mcomonusicaimtin Jhon. Tsohe ppoele are unisg "bad" as aonyntm snalg. Wehn tehy say "bad" tehy maen "good." Tehy are mcinokg you harcrode!

Posted by: Casper Milquetoast on September 16, 2003 12:11 AM


 

I get lots of email about my sites and have noticed the same thing. Those who apologize always have a fine, or at least serviceable, command of English. Those who write incomprehensible gibberish never apologize (and sadly, most are native English speakers from the US).

Posted by: Michael on September 17, 2003 06:15 AM


 

i like to blame everything on dumb americans.

Posted by: Kyle Winthrop on September 17, 2003 09:20 AM


 

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